Netflix's growing influence in the entertainment industry was vividly on display at the 2026 Academy Awards, where the streaming giant secured a remarkable haul of nominations and wins. This year, six Netflix original films garnered a total of 18 Oscar nominations, translating into seven wins, underscoring the platform's expanding role as a major player in film production and distribution.
Among the standout winners was the animated feature "KPop Demon Hunters," which won Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. The film, which debuted on Netflix in June, follows a KPop girl group that balances their daytime performances with demon hunting by night. Its soundtrack has already achieved Platinum status, featuring hit songs like "Golden" and "Soda Pop." The film's success extended beyond the Oscars, having also earned two Golden Globes earlier in the year. Fans can enjoy additional content like a theatrical sing-along version and lyric videos available on the platform.
In the short film categories, Netflix also triumphed. "All The Empty Rooms," an Oscar-winning documentary short, follows CBS News reporter Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they travel across the U.S. to visit and memorialize the bedrooms of children lost to school shootings. Though emotionally challenging, the film serves as a poignant call to action for preventing future tragedies. Another short film winner was "The Singers," an adaptation of a 19th-century Ivan Turgenev story about pub-goers transforming a gloomy night into an impromptu sing-off. Directed by Sam A. Davis, the film uniquely features singing talents discovered via social media. Notably, "The Singers" tied for the Oscar in its category with "Two People Exchanging Saliva," another acclaimed short available on YouTube.
Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" was a significant winner as well, taking home three technical Oscars for Best Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. The film, a dark and fantastical reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic, stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi, who earned a nomination for his role as the Monster. "Frankenstein" had received nine nominations in total, highlighting del Toro's signature style and storytelling.
Netflix's 2023 Oscar-winning drama "Anatomy of a Fall" also remains a must-watch. The film, which won Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for four additional Academy Awards, centers on Sandra Voyter (Sandra Hüller), a French novelist whose husband dies under mysterious circumstances after falling from their Alpine home. The film's gripping legal drama explores whether the death was an accident, murder, or suicide, keeping viewers guessing throughout. It recently became available on Netflix, offering audiences a chance to engage with its complex narrative.
For fans of television series, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" is a highly recommended watch. This Netflix original film continues the story of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, set in 1940 during World War II. The film picks up years after the sixth season of the original series, depicting Tommy's return to Birmingham from self-imposed exile and the resurgence of family conflicts. Directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight, the film boasts a strong cast including Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Stephen Graham.
The platform's diverse offerings extend beyond Netflix originals. The 2025 film "Blue Moon," starring Ethan Hawke as songwriter Lorenz Hart, received two Oscar nominations, including Best Lead Performance and Best Original Screenplay. Directed by Richard Linklater, marking his ninth collaboration with Hawke, the film delves into the emotional struggles of Hart as he grapples with the success of his former songwriting partner Richard Rodgers, played by Andrew Scott.
Netflix also presents a rich catalog of acclaimed films and documentaries across various genres and eras. For example, the critically praised documentary "My Octopus Teacher," which won the 2020 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, chronicles the unique bond between a man and an octopus over a year of underwater encounters. Its follow-up, "Pangolin: Kulu's Journey," is also available on Netflix for nature documentary enthusiasts.
The platform houses a remarkable collection of classic and contemporary titles, including the entire 25-film James Bond series, featuring iconic entries like "Goldfinger," "Casino Royale," and "No Time To Die." Daniel Craig's portrayal of Bond, especially in "Casino Royale," is noted for revitalizing the franchise with a blend of action, romance, and high-stakes drama. However, all Bond films will be leaving Netflix on April 20, so viewers have limited time to catch them.
Other noteworthy films available include "Train Dreams," a century-old drama starring Joel Edgerton as a logger in the Pacific Northwest, adapted from Denis Johnson's novella; "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which follows teenager Miles Morales as he teams up with Spider-People from parallel universes; and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," featuring Chadwick Boseman in his final film role, portraying a turbulent recording session with blues legend Ma Rainey (Viola Davis).
Netflix's documentary offerings continue to impress, with films like "The Perfect Neighbor," a chilling account of a fatal neighborhood dispute in Florida, and "The Only Girl in the Orchestra," which won an Oscar in 2025 for its portrayal of Orin O'Brien, the first woman hired by the New York Philharmonic. Additionally, "Society of the Snow," based on a true story of a 1972 plane crash in the Andes, depicts the harrowing survival of a Uruguayan rugby team.
For those seeking thrilling narratives, Netflix offers titles like "Rebel Ridge," an Emmy-winning action film centered on an ex-Marine facing corrupt cops; "The Old Guard" and its sequel, featuring Charlize Theron as an immortal mercenary fighting to protect her secret; and "Leave the World Behind," a psychological thriller exploring eerie events during a family's vacation interrupted by a blackout and mysterious visitors.
Comedy fans can enjoy "One of Them Days," a raunchy and hilarious romp about two best friends scrambling to recover stolen rent money in a single day, featuring breakout performances from Kiki Palmer and SZA. The film's success has sparked rumors of a sequel.
Netflix also offers an impressive range of international and biographical films, including the Japanese-language "Godzilla Minus One," which won an Oscar and depicts post-World War II Tokyo threatened by the iconic kaiju; the martial arts epic "Ip Man" series starring Donnie Yen; and Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla," a Golden Globe-nominated biopic about young Priscilla Presley.
For fans of crime and mystery, Netflix features the latest installment of the "Knives Out" series, "Wake Up Dead Man," with Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc investigating a monsignor's death in a small New York town. The film includes an ensemble cast of Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, and Mila Kunis. Viewers can also revisit "Glass Onion," the previous film in the series.
Other compelling dramas include "His Three Daughters," an intimate exploration of family dynamics starring Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, and Elizabeth Olsen; "Rustin," which earned Colman Domingo an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin; and "Maestro," Bradley Cooper's biographical film about conductor Leonard Bernstein, co-produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
Netflix also features adaptations of acclaimed literary works such as "The Lost Daughter," directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal in her debut, and "All Quiet on the Western Front," a World War I drama that won four Oscars, including Best International Feature Film.
For documentary enthusiasts, Netflix offers "Amy," a 2015 film chronicling the life and tragic death of singer Amy Winehouse through rare footage and home movies, as well as "The Greatest Night in Pop," which captures the historic 1985 recording session of the charity single "We Are the World," featuring legendary musicians like Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
In summary, Netflix's expansive and varied content library reflects its significant role in contemporary entertainment, from Oscar-winning originals to timeless classics and international gems. As the platform continues to secure prestigious awards and deliver compelling stories across genres, it remains a go-to destination for viewers seeking quality films and series. Whether interested in gripping dramas, captivating documentaries, thrilling action, or heartfelt comedies, Netflix offers a rich selection to explore, with many titles available for a limited time.